Description
Ground Beef Pasta delivers a fast, family‑friendly dinner that combines lean smoked beef, al dente pasta, and a bright tomato‑grape juice sauce seasoned with Italian herbs. This one‑pot recipe packs protein and flavor, perfect for busy weeknights when you need a satisfying meal in under 30 minutes. Top with grated cheese for extra richness and serve with a simple green salad or crusty bread for a complete, comforting plate that everyone will request again. Add fresh basil for extra aroma now.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups pasta of your choice
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup grape juice
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated cheese for serving
Instructions
- Heat oil, sauté onion and garlic until soft.
- Add ground beef and brown thoroughly.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, grape juice, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; simmer.
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
- Combine pasta with sauce, toss to coat, heat briefly.
- Serve hot with grated cheese.
Notes
- For a spicier version
- add red pepper flakes. Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. Fresh basil added at the end brightens the flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Family Dinners
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Ground Beef Pasta, easy pasta dinner, quick beef pasta, weeknight pasta recipe, Italian beef pasta, family dinner ideas, high protein pasta, tomato juice pasta sauce, one pot pasta, 30 minute meals, comfort food pasta